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Dobšiná Ice Cave

Dobšinská Ľadová Jaskyňa, Slovakia

Nature

One of Europe’s largest ice caves, with frozen halls that stay below zero all year and are part of a UNESCO site. Bring a warm layer even in August.

Nearest town
Dobšinská Ľadová Jaskyňa, Slovakia
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
48.8720, 20.2960
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Slovakia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • DedinkyCampsite
    7 km from Dobšiná Ice Cave
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
  • Autocamping PodlesokCampsite
    12 km from Dobšiná Ice Cave
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Camping municipalCampsite
    14 km from Dobšiná Ice Cave · 30 pitches
  • Autocamp ČINGOVMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Dobšiná Ice Cave
    Motorhomes
  • Areál JelšinkaCampsite
    24 km from Dobšiná Ice Cave
    TentsDogs allowed
  • Chatová osada BetliarCampsite
    24 km from Dobšiná Ice Cave
    TentsCaravans

All campsites in Slovakia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Dobšiná Ice Cave?

Dobšiná Ice Cave is in Dobšinská Ľadová Jaskyňa, Slovakia, at GPS 48.8720, 20.2960. It is about 21 km from Poprad.

Can you camp near Dobšiná Ice Cave?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Dedinky, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Dobšiná Ice Cave?

Dobšiná Ice Cave is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Slovak Paradise and the Gemer karst.

What is there to see near Dobšiná Ice Cave?

Places worth a stop nearby: Suchá Belá Gorge (12 km), Betliar Manor (24 km), Levoča Old Town (27 km) and Kežmarok Castle (31 km).

When is the best time to visit Dobšiná Ice Cave?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)